The total area of the resort is approx. 180 hectares, located between the Universe Science Park and the beach Havnbjerg Strand on the coast of the Little Belt (Lillebælt).
A house at Nordborg Resort
With 440 new sustainable holiday homes in a unique location with views and access to forest and beach, Nordborg Resort is one of a kind. It features a tropical water park, restaurants, nature experiences, learning and a huge beach area with a promenade and sea pool. Together with the LINAK as main investor, Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation secured the realization of the new resort. The holiday homes and the water park open in the summer of 2025.
All buildings blend into the landscape, and everything is created with a focus on sustainability and ensuring the lowest possible energy consumption. In addition to this, new woods have been planted, footpaths and lakes was created and untouched natural areas was protected.
The resort is expected to attract more than 160,000 tourists to Als annually and create around 300 new jobs. On top of this, there will be a large number of jobs for local and regional craftsmen and contractors.
The idea of Nordborg Resort was born when the Danish Parliament in 2015 made it possible for municipalities to apply for exemptions for the construction of holiday homes in coastal zones. Sønderborg Municipality applied for and received one of 10 pre-approvals in 2016, after which the municipality invested 12 million kroner and Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation and LINAK each invested 6 million kroner in a development company for the project.
Over a three-year period, the company developed a master plan and a business plan for an attractive resort. In July 2019, it was announced that Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation, together with Linak Holding and Sønderborg Municipality, would invest in the realization of the resort.
Nordborg Resort is placed close to the coastline
The then chairman of the board of Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation, Peter Clausen, was delighted that the project would become a reality.
We have invested in the Universe Science Park, so it is only natural for us to participate in the further development of the area. We can create a sustainable project in beautiful surroundings that will attract tourists from all over Denmark. But it is also expected that our German neighbours, for example from the Hamburg metropolitan area, as well as guests from the Netherlands, will look to Als when they plan their holidays. So, the potential is very big.
Peter M. Clausen
Linak Holding and Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation today owns the resort in a joint company. The daily operation and development of the new resort is handled by Center Parcs, which have many years of experience with holiday resorts.
Sønderborg Municipality has invested 100 million kroner in the project, which among other things has ensured the establishment of a promenade along the beach facing the Little Belt (Lillebælt) and a brand-new sea pool, which is a landmark on the coast and a focal point for water activities, sailing and experiences.
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